Why is there a myth that Aurangzeb banned music?

He withdrew official state patronage for public performances, which was misinterpreted as a total ban on the practice of music itself.

Mughal Cultural Nuances

UPSC Archival Analysis

Aurangzeb was a highly skilled player of the Veena, despite his historical reputation for discouraging public musical performances at court.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

ID: ART_MUS_2010_63 Ref: Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King by Audrey Truschke